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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,473.69, 2,211.14 and 608.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,473.69, 2,211.14 and 608.61 is: 913.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,473.69 : 2,211.14 = 608.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,473.69/2,211.14 = 608.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,473.69x = 2,211.14 × 608.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,473.69x = 1,345,721.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,345,721.92/1,473.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.16

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